Pevensie Siblings Reunite: 20 Years Beyond the Wardrobe

It feels like stepping through mothball-scented velvet into a winter-locked forest all over again. Twenty years have passed since Lucy first tumbled out of that enchanted wardrobe, and recently, we witnessed something truly magical—the original Pevensie siblings reunited. Just as a forgotten snow globe, when shaken, releases a blizzard of memories, Georgie Henley (Lucy), Skandar Keynes (Edmund), Anna Popplewell (Susan), and William Moseley (Peter) gathered with director Andrew Adamson to celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Henley shared heartwarming photos on Instagram, captioning them with gratitude: "I don't really have the words except thank you Andrew for creating real life magic and letting us be a part of it... thank you everyone who loves the film as much as we loved making it."

The Legacy of a Timeless Portal

Back in 2005, C.S. Lewis' beloved fantasy roared to life on screen, introducing audiences to:

• Four wartime-evacuee siblings discovering Narnia through a dusty wardrobe

• The divine lion Aslan (voiced by Liam Neeson), a force of sacrificial courage

• Tilda Swinton’s chilling White Witch, turning hope to ice with a flick of her wand

The film wasn’t just a hit; it was a cultural avalanche, grossing $745 million worldwide and earning a 9.3/10 fan rating. Its success lay in translating Lewis’ themes—faith versus doubt, betrayal and redemption—into breathtaking visuals. Edmund’s arc, from traitor to hero, remains as sharp as icicles in Jadis' courtyard.

The Unraveling Tapestry of Sequels

Yet, much like a lamppost melting winter’s spell, the franchise’s glow dimmed:

Despite the original cast appearing in two sequels, Peter and Susan’s roles dwindled. Development hell froze plans for a fourth film, leaving Narnia dormant… until now.

New Dawns and Old Magic

While our beloved Pevensies reminisce, Greta Gerwig is weaving new spells for Netflix. Her adaptation of The Magician’s Nephew—the chronological first book—arrives next holiday season with stars like:

• Daniel Craig as Uncle Andrew 🎩

• Carey Mulligan as Polly Plummer

• Rumored Meryl Streep as Aslan (!)

Adamson’s 2005 masterpiece remains a stellar fantasy touchstone, flaws of later films notwithstanding. Its emotional power? Like Turkish Delight—irresistible yet haunting. Whether through Gerwig’s lens or Adamson’s snowy frames, Narnia endures because it asks: What worlds hide behind our ordinary doors? As Lucy might say, "It’s real in our hearts." And twenty years later, that wardrobe still stands open, inviting us all to believe again. ✨